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Altarpiece of Saint Vincent

Bernardo MartorellCirca 1438-1440

Probably, it comes from the parish church of Sant Vicenç de Menàrguens (Noguera)

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Título: Altarpiece of Saint Vincent
Creador: Bernat Martorell
Vida del creador: Around 1400 - 1452
Lugar de nacimiento del creador: Sant Celoni
Lugar de fallecimiento del creador: Barcelona
Fecha de creación: Circa 1438-1440
Dimensiones físicas: w2380 x h2880 x d245 cm
Tag: Religion
Inventory number: 015797-CJT
Description: Bernat Martorell was Catalonia's most important painter during the second quarter of the 15th century and headed one of the most active workshops in Barcelona. This retable stands out in his work as it is one of the few to have survived complete. The central and side columns are devoted to Saint Vincent. In the top compartment, instead of the traditional Calvary, is the Virgin of Pity who protects humanity with her mantle. We can identify Saint Benedict, in black, and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, in white, the principal saints of the Benedictine and Cistercian orders respectively. The predella is taken up by the Passion of Christ. The cycle begins with the Arrest, which takes place in twilight. In the centre is Judas, with an evil expression and a yellow tunic, who kisses Christ, while Saint Peter, in anger, cuts off Malchus's ear.
Artwork history: Ignasi Girona and Anna Jover Bequest, 1930
Tipo: Painting
Enlace externo: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Técnica artística: Tempera and gold leaf on wood

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